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Wilderness First Aid

Calendar
When:
April 23, 2022 all-day
2022-04-23T00:00:00-04:00
2022-04-24T00:00:00-04:00
Where:
Occoneechee Council Office
3231 Atlantic Ave Raleigh
NC 27604 USA
Cost:
$90.00
Contact:
Event website
Training
Wilderness First Aid @ Occoneechee Council Office

Registration is now open!

 
Prerequisites:
– Current Adult CPR/AED through the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or other nationally recognized provider that does not expire until after the end of the course.

Register here.

 

Being prepared in Scouting often means being ready to render first aid. As we go farther into the backcountry with our units, some additional training is needed. Wilderness first aid (WFA), the next step up from the basic first aid, focuses on teaching assessment skills and using available resources when professional responders may be hours or even days away. It can have a dramatic effect on the outcome of emergencies, injuries, and illnesses. It can mean the difference between life and death.

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